KEVIN C. CHEN MD – NPI #1447518832
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

KEVIN CHEN is an ophthalmologist located in SALINAS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447518832 to KEVIN CHEN on April 24, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 17, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KEVIN CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
KEVIN C. CHEN

NPI Number
1447518832
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KEVIN C. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
622 ABBOTT ST
SALINAS, CA 93901-4315
Phone: (831) 771-3900 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130
Monterey, CA 93940-7842
Phone: (831) 647-3900
Fax: (831) 771-3966
966 Cass St
Monterey, CA 93940-4539
Phone: (831) 373-7733
Fax: (831) 771-3966
Mailing address
63 S ROCKFORD DR STE 220
TEMPE, AZ 85288-6226
Phone: (831) 771-3900 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 17, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 CA A142152
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 CA A142152

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://careepicwest.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-prodcalgateway/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/ncalceq
Endpoint type
SOAP URL
Endpoint Description
CAREQUALITY
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1001 RIVERSIDE AVE,
ROSEVILLE, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KEVIN CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
      23625 W R HOLMAN HIGHWAY
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
    • SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      450 EAST ROMIE LANE
      SALINAS, CA 93901

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